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Corps - Le Système Respiratoire

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au système respiratoire, tels que "larynx", "cavité nasale" et "poumon".

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lung
lung
[nom]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

poumon

poumon

Ex: Smoking and exposure to air pollutants can increase the risk of lung diseases such as lung cancer. 

Fumer et l'exposition aux polluants atmosphériques peuvent augmenter le risque de maladies pulmonaires telles que le cancer du poumon.

larynx
larynx
[nom]

(anatomy) the hollow organ in the throat that contains the vocal cords and provides an air passage to the lungs

larynx

larynx

Ex: The primary function of the larynx is to protect the airway and produce sound for speech and vocalization. 

La fonction principale du larynx est de protéger les voies respiratoires et de produire des sons pour la parole et la vocalisation.

trachea
trachea
[nom]

(anatomy) the membranous tube in the body that carries air from the throat to the bronchi

trachée

trachée

Ex: Coughing helps to clear the trachea of mucus and foreign particles, keeping the airway clear for breathing. 

La toux aide à dégager la trachée du mucus et des particules étrangères, maintenant les voies respiratoires dégagées pour la respiration.

windpipe

the passage with ringed cartilages in the respiratory system that carries air from the throat to the lungs

trachée

trachée

diaphragm

(anatomy) the muscular body partition that separates the chest and abdomen

diaphragme

diaphragme

Ex: Singers train to use the diaphragm effectively for breath support. 

Les chanteurs s'entraînent à utiliser le diaphragme efficacement pour le soutien respiratoire.

midriff
midriff
[nom]

the central area of the human torso, typically encompassing the abdomen and waist region

ventre

ventre

Ex: During the dance routine, the costume was designed to accentuate the performer's midriff. 

Pendant la routine de danse, le costume était conçu pour accentuer le ventre de l'interprète.

epiglottis

a flap-like structure that prevents food and liquids from entering the windpipe during swallowing

épiglotte, valvule du larynx

épiglotte, valvule du larynx

bronchiole

a small airway in the respiratory system that leads from the bronchi to the alveoli in the lungs

bronchiole, petite bronche

bronchiole, petite bronche

bronchus

a major airway in the respiratory system that branches off from the trachea and leads to the lungsea

bronche

bronche

Ex: Inflammation of the bronchus can lead to chronic respiratory problems if not addressed promptly. 

L'inflammation des bronches peut entraîner des problèmes respiratoires chroniques si elle n'est pas traitée rapidement.

pleura
pleura
[nom]

a thin membrane that lines the lungs and the inner surface of the chest cavity, providing a protective covering

plèvre, membrane pleurale

plèvre, membrane pleurale

pleural space

the fluid-filled region between the visceral and parietal layers of the pleura that facilitates lung movement

espace pleural, cavité pleurale

espace pleural, cavité pleurale

thyroid cartilage

a prominent, shield-shaped structure in the neck that protects the larynx and aids in sound production

cartilage thyroïde, cartilage thyroïdien

cartilage thyroïde, cartilage thyroïdien

cricoid cartilage

a ring-shaped structure in the neck that supports the trachea and aids in the regulation of airflow during breathing

cartilage cricoïde, anneau cricoïde

cartilage cricoïde, anneau cricoïde

vocal folds

thin muscular bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing

cordes vocales, plis vocaux

cordes vocales, plis vocaux

vocal cords

elastic bands of tissue located within the larynx that vibrate to produce sound during speech and singing

cordes vocales, plis vocaux

cordes vocales, plis vocaux

tracheal bifurcation

the point in the trachea, or windpipe, where it divides into two smaller branches called the left and right main bronchi, which then lead to the respective lungs, facilitating the flow of air during breathing

bifurcation trachéale, division de la trachée

bifurcation trachéale, division de la trachée

alveoli
alveoli
[nom]

small, air-filled sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and bloodstream during respiration

alvéoles, saccules alvéolaires

alvéoles, saccules alvéolaires

vestibular fold

a pair of mucous membrane folds in the larynx that help protect the airway and assist in sound modulation

pli vestibulaire, repli vestibulaire

pli vestibulaire, repli vestibulaire

alveolar duct

a small airway in the lungs that connects respiratory bronchioles to alveolar sacs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the alveoli

conduit alvéolaire, canal alvéolaire

conduit alvéolaire, canal alvéolaire

bronchial tube

a passage in the respiratory system that carries air from the trachea into the lungs

tube bronchique, bronche

tube bronchique, bronche

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